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Oilers’ musical Marody eludes latest round of roster cuts to keep NHL hopes alive

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WATCH ABOVE: When Cooper Marody isn't concentrating on hockey, the Edmonton Oilers prospect works to fulfill his passion for music. Kevin Karius explains – Sep 21, 2018

Another eight players were cut at the Edmonton Oilers’ training camp on Thursday but prospect Cooper Marody wasn’t one of them — in fact, he picked up his first point of the pre-season in a tilt against the Winnipeg Jets that night.

“[I just want] to play my game [and] do everything I can to show I can play in the NHL,” the Michigan-born forward says.

The Oilers acquired Marody from the Philadelphia Flyers last March. On Thursday, Marody’s first pre-season point came in the form of an assist. Alex Chiasson created a turnover, Marody ended up with the puck and got it to Ty Rattie who scored the goal.

READ MORE: Rattie racks up 5 points as Oilers down Jets 7-3

In two games, Marody is +1. Last year, the 21-year-old led U.S. college hockey’s Big Ten Conference in scoring last year, piling up 51 points in 40 games with the University of Michigan.

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When he’s not concentrating on hockey, the Oilers prospect works to fulfill his passion for music. Marody sings as well as playing the guitar and piano.

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READ MORE: On the ice or in the studio, Cooper Marody hopes to be a hit with Edmonton Oilers

“I’ve always had an interest in it,” he says. “In the summers, when I have more time, I work on that stuff.

“It lets your mind be in another place, which allows you to become a better hockey player.”

Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody is passionate about both hockey and music. Global News

The American finished the 2017-18 season with the Oilers’ farm team, the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. He scored three points in three games with the club, and is expected to be a major contributor in Bakersfield this year.

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The Oilers’ next pre-season game is scheduled for Sunday as they face the Jets in a rematch in Winnipeg.

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